Is a shotgun scope ok for Muzzle loader?

[JohnSWA]

Hi guys,

I just got back from the Sportsmans Warehouse and almost bought a Nikon 2x7 shotgun scope. It seemed like a pretty good price at $139 and I was going to pick it up, but they didn't have the 418M base for mounting it.

Do you think a SG scope is ok for ML? I'm new to this so please forgive my ignorance.

 

[DallanC]

shotgun scopes themselves are ok. the 2x7 wouldnt be legal here in utah due to restrictions. It has to be non-magnifying.

You didnt state where you wanted to hunt and therefore should look up whatever state's regs you do and check for restrictions.


-DallanC

 

[rotty22]

LAST EDITED ON Sep-24-04 AT 02:38PM (MST)[p]There shouldn't be any problem putting a shotgun scope on your muzzleloader. Where are you going to hunt at? Here in Utah you are only allowed to use a 1x scope. I just bought the Nikon 1x20 buckmaster blackpowder scope for mine. I haven't had a chance to dial it in so I'll probable have to leave it off for the deer hunt but I use it on the muzz elk hunt in Nov. You can pick up rings and bases just about anywhere, so you should be able to find them. Cabela's has a nice Simmons 0x shotgun scope for $65-$70. But like I said, it depends on where you hunt.

Dallan, you got in there just as I was typing. Same info but mine is a little more long winded.

 

[JohnSWA]

Thanks guys! I checked the regs and even called the AZGF and there are no restrictions on Muzz! I was pleasantly surprized! I love this site! The advice here is priceless!

 

[plannerman]

Bought the Nikon Prostaff 2x7x32 Shotgun scope and love it. It is mounted on a slug gun but I see no reason why the scope won't work on a ML. Bought on-line from a vendor on Gunbroker.com. Price with shipping was $118!

 

[MLKeith]

If you are in Arizona; there is no regulation against scopes. I hunt here and I have a Simons shotgun scope on my Omega and I am really pleased with it. It has the diamond in the center of the crosshairs. The only restriction here is that you cannot use smokeless so a Savage is not any advantage. Other than that there is no restriction on bullets or synthetic powder. Cannot use a double barrel either. Shotgun scopes are usually set for Paralax correction at about 75 to 80 yards which is almost perfect for the area where I hunt. So far I have shot one Elk with a muzzleloader and one with a centerfire rifle. Both fell within 30 yards of the hit.

 

[TripleSe7en]

The Nikon Prostaff is fine for light-magnum powder/bullet combos. I wouldn't exceed 300 gr. bullets with more than 120 gr. Pyrodex or 105 777 with it though. After-all, it is an entry-level scope.
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